Craig C. Campbell passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Pueblo West, Colorado on April 11, 2018. Craig was born in Hays, Kansas on January 4, 1930 to Page and Marguerite (Clark) Campbell.

He was raised on the family farm with hard work and honest family values. In 1950, Craig married his high school sweetheart, Doris Albertson, and together they raised five sons.

Craig is survived by his wife, Doris; sons, Duane (Marietta), Lyle (Ann Marie), Randy (Barbara), Mark, and Daryl (Gloria); sixteen grandchildren, one brother, Dean; and one sister, Nira (Gary) Jones. Craig was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Delbert; daughter-in-law, Lynette; and two grandsons, Caleb Campbell and Daniel Jacobson.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday evening, from 5 to 7 at the funeral home in WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Contributions made to the hospital may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Louis J. Normandin, 91, Olathe, formerly of Hays, died Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society of Olathe.

He was born February 20, 1927 in Damar, Kansas the son of Norman C. and Irene (Benoit) Normandin. He was a graduate of Damar High School then served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Benedictine College and went on to be an elementary school classroom teacher for 31 years for Hays USD 489. On February 1, 1964 he was united in marriage to Irene M. (Augustine) Lambrecht. They celebrated over 54 years of marriage. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the VFW, the Third Degree Knights of Columbus in Olathe and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Irene of Olathe, a son; Brian Normandin and wife Tonya of Olathe, a stepdaughter; Carmie Ferland and husband Don of Marlow, OK, four brothers; Eugene Normandin and wife Helen of Colby, Alfred Normandin of Poquoson, VA, Donald Normandin and wife Linda of Damar, and Richard Normandin and wife Mallone of Hays, two sisters; Jeannie Bellerive of Plainville and Della Huhmann of Tuscumbia, MO, two sisters-in-law; Lavonne Normandin of Plainville and Joanna Normandin of Hays, four grandchildren; Nickolas Normandin, Ty Normandin, Lance Ferland and wife Cami, and Joel Ferland and wife Mindee, and five great grandchildren; Tyler, Macy, Ivy, Trevor and Luke.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Duane and Melvin, a sister; Mary Ann Meyers, and a step-daughter; Janelle Bryant.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 201 W. 13th, Hays, with Fr. Fred Gatschet officiating. Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 until 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. A parish vigil will begin at 6:30, and a combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:00 pm, all on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Benedictine College or to St. Joseph Catholic Church, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Chester C. Frankenfeld Jr., 83, passed away April 12, 2018 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg, Kansas. He was born in Kirk, Colorado to Chester Charles Frankenfeld and Dovie May (Spurling) Frankenfeld on July 10, 1934. He grew up in Stratton, Colorado along many of his cousins.

Upon completion of High School, Chuck enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean War on the USS Bataan with the duties on the Flight Crew Deck and received an Honorable Discharge.

On January 26, 1957, he was united in marriage to Brenda A. Blain in Colorado Springs, Colorado. From this union they had 4 children, Bryan (Chip), Bruce, Camie and John.

Chuck Frankenfeld began a 40-year railroad career working on the Chicago-Rock Island Railroad as a Brakeman and working his way up to Engineer in Goodland, KS. After the Chicago-Rock Island shut down, he continued his career by working for the Sante Fe for a short time before he hired on with the Kyle Railroad Company in Phillipsburg, KS.

He spent the last 14 years working with the Kyle Railroad in Goodland and Phillipsburg. Chuck was an active member in the Kansas Operation Life Saver Program since 1986, he belonged to the American Shortline Railroad Safety Committee since 1989, and represented the short-line industry on the Association of American Railroads Safety Committee since 1991. Chuck Frankenfeld retired June 30, 1996 as a Superintendent of Kyle Railroad and Director of Safety and Compliance for Kyle Railways.

Before beginning his railroad career, he was a master carpenter. He worked on skyscrapers in Denver and also the missile silos on the Front Range corridor in Colorado. As his family grew the first couple of years, Chuck and his father and uncles built their family home on Kansas Street in Goodland.

Upon Chuck’s retirement, Chuck and Brenda returned to Goodland where he served as a County Commissioner for Sherman County from 1998 to 2003. In 2014 they moved back to Phillipsburg.

Chuck loved being involved in his children’s lives and shared his love for sports. One of his fondest memories was coaching baseball with Dan Edwards and their team achieving an undefeated season. One of his favorite hobbies was playing golf and he shared his passion of the games with his wife and kids. Through the years many memories were made playing in different tournaments with each family member. His most memorable tournaments were the Sweet Swinger playing with his sons.

Chuck and Brenda were very active in their children’s lives, but they loved spending time together whether it was swinging around on the dance floor or traveling through the states seeking new adventures.

Chuck was definitely a die-hard Bronco fan. He loved taking his wife, kids and grandkids to the game. It was always a great memory had by all. Whether he was in the stands or at home he was dressed for the occasion in orange and blue to support the Bronco Spirit.

Chuck is preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Frank C. Blain.

Surviving family members are his wife, Brenda of 61 years; his children, Chip and his wife Jenny of Sterling, CO; Bruce of Sterling, CO; Camie Schneider and husband Randy of Phillipsburg, KS; John and his wife Stephanie of Denver, CO; Grandchildren, Mike (Melissa) Frankenfeld; Dustin (Amber) Frankenfeld, Kamie (Damien) Wagner; Chris, Matt and Emily Schneider; Jeff and Ashley Frankenfeld; Great-grand children, Taylor and Connor Frankenfeld; Charli and Morgan Frankenfeld; Krissy, Kaden. Kaylee, Korbin, and Kelton Wagner; sister-in-law, Virginia Blain; nieces, Carla Schmidt and Jeri Ann Blain; cousins, Jeff Eberhart, Jill Eberhart County, Mike O’Halloran; and Donna Frankenfeld.

Memorial Service for Chuck will be Friday, April 20th, 2018, at 2:30 MST at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street in Goodland, with a reception to follow at the VFW.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer Organization, Hospice Services, Remembering Ron Schneider Cancer Memorial or the Phillips County Retirement Center. Online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

Douglas Eugene “Doug” O’Neal, 84, Hays, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society of Hays.

He was born March 27, 1934 in Goodland, KS the son of Herman and Luella (Rawson) O’Neal. Doug accepted the Lord as his savior at the age of 16 and has trusted Him throughout his life. He was a graduate of Edson High School and was active in the FFA while in school. He was a member of and past board member of the Levant Community Church and attended Celebration Community Church in Hays. He worked various jobs through the years such as grocery store clerk and produce manager, as weed director for Thomas County Weed Control for many years, and then as a longtime custodian for the Colby School District #315 until his retirement in 1996. He enjoyed traveling around Kansas, collecting postcards and other collectibles, and circle word puzzles. His grandchildren were always the light of his life and he loved seeing and spending time with them. In 2001, he moved to Hays due to health reasons, and to be closer to his children.

Survivors include a son; Paul O’Neal and Kristen (Johnson) of Stanley, ND, a daughter; Pheobe and Jeff Ferland, Hays, KS, three grandchildren; Charlie O’Neal and fiancé Ryan Peterson, Salina, KS, Thea Ferland, Hays, KS, and Jessie McLaren, Moore, OK, and two great grandchildren; Avri and Delila.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Mariam.

A celebration of Doug’s life will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Celebration Community Church, 5790 230th Ave., Hays, with Pastor Brant Rice officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date in the Freeland Cemetery in rural Sherman County. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time on Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed or to Celebration Community Church in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Carol J. Burnett, age 78, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on October 20, 1939 in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Walter M. & Rose E. Springer Smith. Carol was a lifetime Scott City resident and worked at the Scott City Post Office for over 30 years.

She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On July 25, 1959 she married David C. Burnett in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on October 16, 2009 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her One Son – David Mark Burnett of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter In Law – Nora Burnett of Scott City, Kansas, Two Grandsons – David Alex Burnett of Wichita and Mark Andrew Burnett of Hays, Kansas, One Sister – Cathy J. Smith of Great Bend, Kansas.

Vigil Services will be at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018.

Funeral Services will be at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 with Fr. George Fajardo presiding.

Memorials can be made to the Scott County Hospital in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

There will be no calling times.

Jacob Foster Leatherman, 102 years of age, passed away April 13, 2018 at the Scott County Hospital. He was born November 30, 1915 in Kansas City, MO and was adopted by Fannie and Alpha Leatherman as an infant.

He was a resident of Scott County since 1947, moving from Fredonia, KS. He was a farmer, prior County Assessor, and served on the City Council. He could repair or build almost anything. He loved his family, friends, airplanes and making people smile.

On November 24, 1940, he married Gladys Ilene Nightengale in Fredonia. They were married for 62 years. She preceded him in death on May 18, 2003.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Stephanie Leatherman, two sisters and one brother.

Jake is survived by three sons: Forrest Leatherman, Fort Lupton, CO, Rodney and MaryAnn Leatherman, Scott City, KS, Donald and Amy Leatherman, Garden City, KS, a daughter: Fayetta Summervill, Hutchinson, KS, eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 701 South Main Street, Scott City, KS. Burial will be in Scott County Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday 2-8 and on Tuesday from 10-8 at Price & Sons Funeral Home of Scott City.

Memorials may be directed to Scott County VIP Center or the Pioneer Krier Museum in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, Scott City.

Lawrence E. Schwindt, age 90, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 in Great Bend, Kansas.

He was born February 7, 1928, in LaCrosse, Kansas, to Benjamin and Ella (Foos) Schwindt.

Lawrence graduated from the 8th grade in a country school in Trego County near the family farm, and then worked full time on his family farm. He loved to drive the tractors and trucks and he would tell you that John Deere is the Best. He was a very hard worker and when there was farming to be done, he was always up and in the field at the crack of dawn before anyone else was even up. He loved visiting and telling stories about working on the farm and the “old days” to anyone that would listen.

Lawrence loved to play baseball when he was younger and was very good at it. As he got older he enjoyed other games and was known as the “King of Dominos”. He was also the official “fly swatter”. He said that he worked hard enough when he was younger and swatting flies was relaxing and something he enjoyed doing. And besides…someone had to do it.

You would always see him wearing overalls, with the pockets full of ink pens and he wore a baseball cap most of the time. He collected thousands of pens in his life time and always had a few in his hand. And, if you ever left one laying around, it became part of His collection too. Lol. He also had a big collection of baseball caps. He loved ice cream, especially chocolate shakes, and bubble gum (by the million), he once said. He was easy to get along with and he had a good sense of humor and liked to make you laugh.

He was known by many in his later years as “Papa Bear” and “Grandpa”. He was loved by so many.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mildred Brau and husband Albert; and brother, Benjamin Jr. He is survived by his brothers Delano Schwindt and wife Amelia of Utica, and Lyle Schwindt and wife Deana of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Praise Fellowship Church, Ransom, Kansas. Inurnment will take place at a later date in WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions: the church, and may sent directly to 106 Old KS 4, Ransom, KS 67572.